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Listening sessions on county government

Two listening sessions will be held next month for Brown County residents to provide their input on the future direction of government in the county.

The listening sessions will run from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, in the Green Bay City Council chambers, 100 N. Jefferson St., downtown Green Bay and Thursday, Sept. 12, in the Wrightstown High School Community Room, 600 High St., Wrightstown.

Attendees will have an opportunity to share their ideas with members of the Brown County Board of Supervisors.

Residents not able to attend a listening session can give input by completing an online form accessible on the county website at www.co.brown.wi.us.

For more information, call the county board office at (920) 448-4015.

Ag equipment focus of town hall meeting tonight

A town hall meeting that will focus on the potential impact of agricultural equipment on public roads will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, at Rock Garden/Comfort Suites Conference Center, 1951 Bond St., Howard.

Wisconsin Department of Transportation and Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection are presenting the series of town hall meeting throughout the state this month.

Those from the agricultural community, local highway officials and others are urged to attend the meeting. The session will provide detailed information on the recommendations by a special study group that reviewed size and weight limits and other issues related to agricultural equipment, also known as implements of husbandry (IoH).

The complete IoH Study Group report is online at www.dot.wisconsin.gov/business/ag/index.htm.

Neville museum closed Labor Day

Neville Public Museum of Brown County will be closed Monday, Sept. 2, for Labor Day.

The museum, which is located at 210 Museum Place in downtown Green Bay, will resume its normal hours Tuesday.

Also, because of popular response this summer, "The Golden Age of Video Arcade Games From the Collection of Bradley Czech" exhibit has been extended by two weeks until Sunday, Sept. 15.

More than 20 new games are being added to the exhibit, which has attracted 15,000-plus people since its opening in late May.

For more information, go to www.nevillepublicmuseum.org or call (920) 448-4460.

Fashion Night Out downtown Sept. 5

De Pere retailers will hold the third annual Fashion Night Out on Thursday, Sept. 5, on Wisconsin Avenue at the George Street intersection on the east side of downtown.

The event will start at 6 p.m. with "after hours" retail shopping and entertainment. A runway show will begin at 8, followed by the announcement of raffle winners for high fashion prizes at 9.

The release of fall collections, gift bags and hors d'oeuvres also are part of the fundraising event. Attendees are invited to wear "red carpet" attire for a chance to have their photo professionally taken.

Event proceeds, including raffle and beverage sales, and a clothing drive will benefit Golden House of Green Bay. Attendees can bring gently used professional attire to donate to Golden House.

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